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Recent articles about Michael Gravesen-usTUF 21 Finale SalariesThe basic salaries resulting from Sunday night’s TUF 21 Finale event in Las Vegas are in and show that Jorge Masvidal was the evening’s top earnings with a $102,000 payday for his successful welterweight debut on the main card.
Even in defeat, main eventer Jake Ellenberger was still next on the earnings list, banking $73,000 despite another disappointing nights work.
The man who defeated him in spectacular fashion, Stephen Thompson was paid $42,000, just beating out prelim fighter Maximo Blanco who trousered $41,400.
Meanwhile the new recruits from TUF 21 were being paid $10,000 to show and $10,000 for a win inside the Octagon.
Check out all the TUF 21 Finale basic salaries below and keep in mind that this does not include extras like bonuses and sponsorship money.
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TUF 21 Finale Basic Salaries:
Stephen Thompson: $42,000 (includes $21,000 win bonus)
Jake Ellenberger: $73,000
Kamaru Usman: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus)
Hayder Hassan: $10,000
Michael Graves: $20,000 (includes ...14 Jul 2015 10:00:26 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/tuf_21_finale_salaries/19145380
http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/tuf_21_finale_salaries/19145380TUF 21 Finale Salarieshttp://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/tuf_21_finale_salaries/19145380http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png‘The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale’ Salaries
The Nevada Athletic Commission has released the official salaries for Sunday’s “The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale” event.
Despite losing to Stephen Thompson (pictured) in highlight reel fashion, Jake Ellenberger was by far the biggest winner on the paycheck front. Ellenberger scored $73,000 for merely stepping into the cage.
Thompson, meanwhile, made just $42,000, with half coming via win bonus.
Please keep in mind, the numbers that get reported to the athletic commissions are only of what’s required. These figures do not include deductions for items such as licenses and taxes.
Additionally, they do not contain sponsorship money paid by Reebok or any bonuses from the UFC. These royalties can Fight Night bonuses, top secret discretionary bonuses, etc., which can oftentimes represent a substantial portion of a fighter’s total income.
MGGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas hosted Sunday’s event.
Here are the disclosed salaries for all of the card’s fighters:
(Total disclosed payroll: $596,000)
Pre13 Jul 2015 17:51:18 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/the_ultimate_fighter_21_finale_salaries/19142806
http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/the_ultimate_fighter_21_finale_salaries/19142806‘The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale’ Salarieshttp://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/the_ultimate_fighter_21_finale_salaries/19142806http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png‘The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale’ Live Results
“The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale” goes down Sunday inside MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. UFC Fight Pass streams the first fight at 6:30PM ET/3:30PM PT.
Fox Sports 1 takes care of everything else from there. The remaining prelims air at 7PM ET/4PM PT. The main card starts at 9PM ET/6PM PT.
A welterweight showdown between Jake Ellenberger and Stephen Thompson headlines the show.
Here are the official results from tonight’s fights:
Preliminary Card:
(UFC Fight Pass 6:30PM ET/3:30PM PT)
Willie Gates vs. Darrell Montague
(Fox Sports 1 7PM ET/4PM PT)
George Sullivan vs. Dom Waters
Dan Miller vs. Trevor Smith
Russell Doane vs. Jerrod Sanders
Caio Magalhaes vs. Josh Samman
Main Card:
(Fox Sports 1 9PM ET/6PM PT)
Maximo Blanco vs. Mike De La Torre
Angela Magana vs. Michelle Waterson
Cezar Ferreira vs. Jorge Masvidal
Michael Graves vs. Vicente Luque
Hayder Hassan vs. Kamaru Usman
Jake Ellenberger vs. Stephen Thompson
12 Jul 2015 18:16:42 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/the_ultimate_fighter_21_finale_live_results/19137226
http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/the_ultimate_fighter_21_finale_live_results/19137226‘The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale’ Live Resultshttp://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/the_ultimate_fighter_21_finale_live_results/19137226http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngTUF 21 Finale Results (Live)Stay tuned to fightofthenight.com this evening for all the TUF 21 Finale results live as as they happen once again from Las Vegas.
The action gets underway at 6.30pm ET (11.30pm UK) with the main card going live at 9pm ET (2am UK).
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Main Card:
Jake Ellenberger vs. Stephen Thompson
Hayder Hassan vs. Kamaru Usman
Michael Graves vs. Vicente Luque
Jorge Masvidal vs. Cezar Ferreira
Michelle Waterson vs. Angela Magana
Russell Doane vs. Jerrod Sanders
Prelims:
Darrell Montague vs. Willie Gates
Maximo Blanco vs. Mike De La Torre
Josh Samman vs. Caio Magalhaes
Trevor Smith vs. Dan Miller
George Sullivan vs. Dominic Waters12 Jul 2015 17:35:14 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/tuf_21_finale_results_live/19137118
http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/tuf_21_finale_results_live/19137118TUF 21 Finale Results (Live)http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/tuf_21_finale_results_live/19137118http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngThe Ultimate Fighter Finale: American Top Team vs. Team Blackzilians live blogThe UFC will somehow try to follow up last night's epic UFC 189 card with another event tonight at The Ultimate Fighter Finale. Dynamic striker Josh Thompson returns to the Octagon to face ninth-ranked welterweight Jake Ellenberger in the main event, while Kamaru Usman of the Blackzilians and Hayder Hassan of American Top Team battle for south Florida supremacy and bragging rights to wrap up this season of "The Ultimate Fighter."
Also featured on the main card is a matchup between "The Ultimate Fighter Brazil" season 1 competitor Cezar Ferreira and Miami native Jorge Masvidal, who is making his UFC welterweight debut after going 5-2 in the Octagon at lightweight.
And in the strawweight division, former Invicta FC atomweight champion Michelle 'The Karate Hottie' Waterson makes her UFC debut against TUF season 20 alum Angela Magana.
All the action gets underway at 6:30 P.M. ET on UFC FIGHT PASS before moving to FOX Sports 1 for the prelims and main card. Keep it here for live updates ...12 Jul 2015 14:53:39 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/the_ultimate_fighter_finale_american_top_team_vs_team_blackzilians_live_blog/19136671
http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/the_ultimate_fighter_finale_american_top_team_vs_team_blackzilians_live_blog/19136671The Ultimate Fighter Finale: American Top Team vs. Team Blackzilians live bloghttp://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/the_ultimate_fighter_finale_american_top_team_vs_team_blackzilians_live_blog/19136671http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngTUF vet Michael Graves dealing with the pressure of UFC debut wellLAS VEGAS --- Most UFC fans likely last saw American Top Team welterweight Michael Graves coming from behind in one of the most shocking and dramatic finishes in TUF history. We caught up with the 24 year-old a few days before his first official UFC fight, on the TUF Finale card in Las Vegas on Sunday, and he sincerely seemed fine with all the hoopla of International Fight Week and UFC 189 surrounding him.
It is true that the young prospect is heading into his big-league debut, against Vicente Luque, and he happens to be entering the UFC during one of the promotion's craziest weeks ever. However, Graves told us that dealing with it all is made tolerable because he is simply back to fighting, sans reality show complications.
"Yeah, this is a lot, and it's pretty cool, but it's nice to be just getting ready to compete," he explained.
"During the show, there was so much, and it was non-stop. You're fighting, then they tell you you're doing this interview, or that interview. Plus, there...12 Jul 2015 03:57:35 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/tuf_vet_michael_graves_dealing_with_the_pressure_of_ufc_debut_well/19134940
http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/tuf_vet_michael_graves_dealing_with_the_pressure_of_ufc_debut_well/19134940TUF vet Michael Graves dealing with the pressure of UFC debut wellhttp://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/tuf_vet_michael_graves_dealing_with_the_pressure_of_ufc_debut_well/19134940http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngTUF 21 Finale Weigh-In Results & VideoThe weigh-ins for tomorrow night’s TUF 21 event in Las Vegas have now taken place and you can see what all the fighters tipped the scales at below.
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Main Card:
Jake Ellenberger (170.5) vs. Stephen Thompson (170.5)
Kamaru Usman (170.5) vs. Hayder Hassan (170.5)
Michael Graves (170.5) vs. Vicente Luque (171)
Jorge Masvidal (172.5) vs. Cezar “Mutante” Ferreira (171)
Angela Magana (115.5) vs. Michelle Waterson (115)
Maximo Blanco (148.5) vs. Mike De La Torre (145.5)
Prelims:
Josh Samman (186) vs. Caio Magalhaes (185)
Russell Doane (135.5) vs. Jerrod Sanders (136)
Dan Miller (184) vs. Trevor Smith (185.5)
George Sullivan (170.5) vs. Dominic Waters (171)
Darrell Montague (125.5) vs. Willie Gates (125.5)
11 Jul 2015 17:18:19 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/tuf_21_finale_weigh_in_results_video/19133224
http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/tuf_21_finale_weigh_in_results_video/19133224TUF 21 Finale Weigh-In Results & Videohttp://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/tuf_21_finale_weigh_in_results_video/19133224http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png‘The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale’ Weigh-In Results
The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale weigh-ins took place Saturday during the UFC Fan Expo at Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
A welterweight shootout between Stephen Thompson (pictured) and Jake Ellenberger
Here are the official results from today’s weigh-ins:
Willie Gates (125.5) vs. Darrell Montague (125.5)
George Sullivan (170.5) vs. Dom Waters (171)
Dan Miller (184) vs. Trevor Smith (185.5)
Russell Doane (135.5) vs. Jerrod Sanders (136)
Caio Magalhaes (185) vs. Josh Samman (186)
Maximo Blanco (148.5) vs. Mike De La Torre (145.5)*
Angela Magana (115.5) vs. Michelle Waterson (115)
Cezar Ferreira (171) vs. Jorge Masvidal (172.5)**
Michael Graves (170.5) vs. Vicente Luque (171)
Hayder Hassan (170.5) vs. Kamaru Usman (170.5)
* – Blanco granted one additional hour to make 146 pounds
** – Masvidal granted one additional hour to make 171 pounds.
11 Jul 2015 16:32:18 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/the_ultimate_fighter_21_finale_weigh_in_results/19133065
http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/the_ultimate_fighter_21_finale_weigh_in_results/19133065‘The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale’ Weigh-In Resultshttp://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/the_ultimate_fighter_21_finale_weigh_in_results/19133065http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngTUF 21 Finale Fight CardThe full line-up for the TUFC 21 Finale fight card on Sunday night in Las Vegas is now complete.
Headlining the show will be a welterweight clash between the No.9 ranked Jake Ellenberger and talented striker Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson.
In the co-main event we find the TUF 21 welterweight final which sees Hayder Hassan take on Kamaru Usman to establish the next Ultimate Fighter.
TUF semi-finalists Michael Graves and Vincente Luque also get the main spotlight, and their the only other fighters from the show that made it onto the card.
Below that we’ve got Jorge Masvidal’s UFC welterweight debut as he faces former TUF Brazil winner Cezar ‘Mutante’ Ferreira.
Former Invicta FC atomweight champion Michelle Waterson steps up to strawweight to make her UFC debut against Angela Magana.
And in the opening main card bout there’s bantamweight action as Russell Doane fights Jerrod Sanders.
Take a look at the full TUF 21 Finale fight card below.
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Main Card:
Jake Ellenberger vs. Stephen ...10 Jul 2015 08:15:42 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/tuf_21_finale_fight_card/19125766
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Usman started the show in week one with a big win over Michael Graves to get the Blackzilians on the board first and it's been a fairly one sided affair since that moment.
Following a win by Hayder Hassan a week ago, Usman knew that the fighters from American Top Team were gaining confidence so he volunteered right away to stamp down any uprising by stepping into the 10th fight on Wednesday night.
Like a great relief pitcher in baseball, Usman wanted to come in, throw three strikeouts in a row and just send American Top Team packing with their tails between their legs.
"This is something I discussed with my coaches and I told them, I want to be that guy where if we need that win, I want to be that guy," Usman said on the latest edition of TUF Talk. "If we need to close the do...17 Jun 2015 23:01:11 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/tuf_talk_kamaru_usman_wanted_to_be_the_closer_to_shut_down_american_top_team/18986870
http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/tuf_talk_kamaru_usman_wanted_to_be_the_closer_to_shut_down_american_top_team/18986870TUF Talk: Kamaru Usman wanted to be the closer to shut down American Top Teamhttp://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/tuf_talk_kamaru_usman_wanted_to_be_the_closer_to_shut_down_american_top_team/18986870http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngTUF 21 To Feature ATT Vs BlackziliansThe UFC are changing things up for the 21st season of The Ultimate Fighter with two world reknowned fight camps American Top Team (ATT) and the Blackzilians set to go head-to-head.
A cast of 16 welterweights looking to make their way to the UFC will be split between the two camps with ATT’s Dan Lambert serving as team coach opposite Blackzilians Glenn Robinson.
There’s no love lost between the two camps as Blackzilians were formed in 2011 when several fighters decided to break away from ATT, starting their own gym just 20 minutes away in Florida, and that rivalry is expected to spice things up considerably.
With that in mind the show will actually be taken on the road away from it’s usual home in Las Vegas in favor of using the two gyms in Florida.
All the fighters will live in a house together during filming, but they will train at their own gym. In further changes to the format match-ups won’t be announced until the weigh-ins and each fight can potentially take place at eithe...02 Mar 2015 04:33:25 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/tuf_21_to_feature_att_vs_blackzilians/18370403
http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/tuf_21_to_feature_att_vs_blackzilians/18370403TUF 21 To Feature ATT Vs Blackzilianshttp://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/tuf_21_to_feature_att_vs_blackzilians/18370403http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngTUF 21 Features American Top Team vs. BlackziliansThe latest edition of “The Ultimate Fighter” will take the team/individual tournament to a whole new level. On Saturday, it was announced the 21st season of the reality show will feature American Top Team vs. Blackzilians.
This season features eight welterweights from each team who will live in a South Florida house with their fellow contestants. The fighters will continue to train at their home gym with their own coaches and sparring partners.
However, fights will no longer be held at a neutral site and now move to the teams’ respective gyms, always leaving one fighter to compete in enemy territory. Another change is that bout announcements won’t be made until weigh-ins.
The winning team will collect $500,000.
TUF 21 premieres Wednesday, April 22, at 10 p.m. ET on FOX Sports 1. The finale will take place later this summer.
Here is this season’s cast:
American Top Team:
Marcelo Alfaya
Steve Carl
Nathan Coy
Michael Graves
Hayder Hassan
Sabah Homasi
Uros Jurisic
Steve Montgomery
Blackzilians:
Valdir28 Feb 2015 15:04:50 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/tuf_21_features_american_top_team_vs_blackzilians/18362390
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Playing Time
Here’s what one Kentucky beat writer had to say about Bragg’s recruitment:
“I don’t think Carlton Bragg picks UK. He has moved the decision up earlier in the process than a lot of people expected and with the timing, I just don’t think Kentucky is going to be the selection… After talking with some folks, I just don’t think the timing works for Bragg right now. I suspect he picks Kansas or Illinois.” – Matt Jones, Kentucky Sports Radio
Bragg, a consensus top-20 player nationally, originally had Ohio State, UCLA, and Arizona on his list in addition to his final three. The 247 Sports “Crystal Ball” doesn’t shed much light on the situation, with over a fourth of the predictions still favorin04 Jan 2015 16:14:00 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/5_star_forward_announcing_college_decision_on_thursday_do_illini_have_a_chance/18022556
http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/5_star_forward_announcing_college_decision_on_thursday_do_illini_have_a_chance/180225565-Star Forward Announcing College Decision On Thursday, Do Illini Have A Chance?http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/5_star_forward_announcing_college_decision_on_thursday_do_illini_have_a_chance/18022556http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngCarlton Bragg sets up commit date this weekFive-start power forward Carlton Bragg will make his college decision on Friday, and the Kentucky Wildcats are among his finalists. The Cleveland (Ohio) Villa Angela St. Joseph big ma will announce his college decision Jan. 8, his mentor, Michael Graves, confirmed to CatsPause.com. Last week, Bragg went for 16 points and 4 rebounds tonight in […]04 Jan 2015 10:59:32 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/poker/article_external/carlton_bragg_sets_up_commit_date_this_week/18021074
http://network.yardbarker.com/poker/article_external/carlton_bragg_sets_up_commit_date_this_week/18021074Carlton Bragg sets up commit date this weekhttp://www.yardbarker.com/poker/articles/carlton_bragg_sets_up_commit_date_this_week/18021074http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngJohn Groce Visits 5-Star Forward Carlton BraggOn September 30th, John Groce had an in-home visit with consensus 5-Star forward Carlton Bragg.
Coach Groce had an in-home visit with 5-star 2015 PF Carlton Bragg tonight. pic.twitter.com/3ScDA5g2or
— TCR Recruiting (@TCRRecruiting) September 30, 2014
Visit Season in Full Swing
Back in early September, Bragg unveiled his top five, which includes Kansas, Kentucky, Illinois, Arizona, and UCLA. Before his in-home with the Fighting Illini, Bragg had in-homes with his other four potential schools: Kansas (September 11th), Kentucky (September 17th), Arizona, (September 24th), and UCLA (September 27th).
Bragg has two unofficial visits scheduled for Kansas and Kentucky, on October 10th and 17th respectively. He has an official visit to UCLA scheduled for October 31st. No visit has been set for Illinois yet, but Bragg’s mentor Michael Graves told SNY.tv that they plan to visit “soon.”
Who’s the Favorite?
Right now, no one seems to have any definitive information on who’s the favorite to land Carlton01 Oct 2014 16:38:32 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/poker/article_external/john_groce_visits_5_star_forward_carlton_bragg/17403283
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